The Lisbon Court of Appeal has denied José Sócrates' request to remove the judge overseeing his trial in the Operation Marquês case. Additionally, the court refused to send the appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.
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This decision marks another setback for the former Portuguese Prime Minister, who is the main defendant in one of Portugal's most high-profile corruption cases. The court also imposed a fine of €1020 on Sócrates for the rejected request.
The Operation Marquês investigation has been ongoing for several years, involving allegations of corruption, money laundering, and fiscal fraud during Sócrates' time in office. The case has captivated the nation, shedding light on the intricate ties between politics and business in Portugal.
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